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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was released 4 years prior to the WB800F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Fujifilm Z30

 WB800F Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm Z30 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the WB800F.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung WB800F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $300